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The cabins, dining lodge, store and canoe rental are operated by your concession host, Michael Fleming. Raft, kayak and bicycle rentals are also available. Let Mike or a member of his staff make your visit to Sam A. Baker State Park more enjoyable. For more information about the concession facilities, visit their Web site or call 573-856-4223.
Rentals for float trips are available at the park store. Canoes, one-person sit-on-top kayaks and six-person rafts are available for rent on the scenic and secluded St. Francis River. Big Creek is floatable in high water with kayaks only.
Floats available
| St. Francis River (available April through November) | |
| 4 miles | Put in at the park boat ramp and float to the Hwy. 34 Bridge; approximate time is 2-4 hours or take all day! offered Sunday through Friday at 11 a.m. and on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. |
| 14 or 18 miles | Put in upstream and float down to the park boat ramp; approximate time is 8-12 hours depending on water level offered daily at 9 a.m. when water levels permit |
| Big Creek (kayaks only--available during spring and fall or high water) Prior to your trip, please contact the concession operator at 573-856-4223 to verify if the water level is suitable for floating. |
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| 11 miles | Put in at Des Arc and float to the park boat ramp; approximate time is 4-6 hours offered daily at 9 a.m. |
| 8 miles | Put in at Posten Bridge and float to the park boat ramp; approximate time is 4-6 hours offered daily at 9 a.m. |
